New service off to a flying start
Today, 23rd May, saw the launch of the Edinburgh to London King’s Cross Flying Scotsman service, which departs Waverley at 05.40 and, after stopping…
Virgin offered short term franchise extension
West Coast operator Virgin Trains has been offered a short extension to its franchise. Initially due to expire next April, the new date is 9th December…
Long awaited McNulty report released
The long awaited McNulty report has concluded that the rail industry must slash costs by 30% by 2019 and, in a blow to staff, that all trains should become…
Five companies in running for new tram order
The five companies selected as front runners to supply the Midland Metro with new trams, in a contract worth up to £50m, are Alstom, Bombardier,…
Grand gesture for Peter
Grand Central has named a HST power car after Peter Fox in a private ceremony on Sheffield station’s platform 5. Peter, who once worked at the station,…
West Coast franchise to be run by state?
It is reported that the Government is considering placing the West Coast franchise into state hands for 9 months from next April. The prestigious franchise,…
Hat trick for c2c
National Express train operator c2c has scored an impressive hat-trick of industry wins by reaching the top of the national punctuality table for the…
New West Coast franchise postponed until 2013
Operation of the new West Coast franchise has been postponed until January 2013 following a decision by transport secretary Philip Hammond, who is reported…
Just the ticket
A ground breaking development in purchasing rail tickets has been launched by Chiltern, with at least 2 other train operators expected to join the mobile…
Chiltern and First Great Western support railmotor launch
Chiltern and First Great Western are to send rolling stock to Didcot Railway Centre on May 28th, as part of the railmotor launch. The railmotor will be…
Top marks for National Express
Ipswich MP Ben Gummer visited Ipswich station on Monday 9 May to make a presentation to National Express East Anglia’s (NXEA) customer service team…
Mallard to visit Germany
Locomotive legend No. 4468 Mallard is set to herald a new era of international partnership by becoming the star attraction in an exhibition to mark the…
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